Where does Duncan rank all time if he gets #6 this year?

[JerrySeinfeld]

http://strawpoll.me/5744926

[WayOfWade]

I think he'd have a legit argument for top 5 all time. It'd be tough though, because he almost certainly wouldn't be "the man" this time around.

[DMAVS41]

I think he'd have a legit argument for top 5 all time. It'd be tough though, because he almost certainly wouldn't be "the man" this time around.

He already has a legit argument with just about anyone in history other than MJ in my opinion.

[!@#$%Vectors!@#]

2-5 five spot is very tricky. So many factors and arguments can be made for anyone.

I think he still dosen't make the top 5 spot though. 6-8 Prob

[Sarcastic]

Doesn't change, just like it won't if he loses. His legacy is set.

[Pointguard]

He can't go up at this point, because his level of play is known and he is nolonger a top two player. The better argument is can he go down.. If SA finally wins a back to back with unranked Aldridge as the best player... Yes Duncan's value can go down. As things have a chance to be proven that those were Pop's rings if the dynasty can carry on to a new level with Duncan stepping down. Its a slippery slope now.

[DMAVS41]

He can't go up at this point, because his level of play is known and he is nolonger a top two player. The better argument is can he go down.. If SA finally wins a back to back with unranked Aldridge as the best player... Yes Duncan's value can go down. As things have a chance to be proven that those were Pop's rings if the dynasty can carry on to a new level with Duncan stepping down. Its a slippery slope now.

Shocking...I hugely disagree.

Part of being a great player is longevity....Duncan already has incredible longevity, but if he plays very well all year and in the playoffs again at his age...it absolutely can increase his ranking. Maybe not a lot, but he's already close enough to just about anyone in history that the margins are thin to begin with.

No, his career ranking can't really go down at this point. It's all gravy now.

Pop's rings? Really? Did you just say that? Damn...

[GrapeApe]

Doesn't change, just like it won't if he loses. His legacy is set.

Why? If he has another solid all-star type season and helps his team win a title, how does that not elevate his legacy? What if he wins another FMVP? I don't see how you can say his legacy is set when he's still a quality player. It's not as if he's just hanging on as a 12th man. If the Spurs win a title he will unquestionably be a key contributor.

[DMAVS41]

Why? If he has another solid all-star type season and helps his team win a title, how does that not elevate his legacy? What if he wins another FMVP? I don't see how you can say his legacy is set when he's still a quality player. It's not as if he's just hanging on as a 12th man. If the Spurs win a title he will unquestionably be a key contributor.

Of course he can improve his legacy. Anything he does at this point is gravy.'

His legacy can't get worse though really....what he's doing and already has done is pretty much unprecedented. What is someone gonna argue Bird had a better career if Duncan isn't good this year or something? Duncan already blows away Bird on longevity. The argument that he can't get better and only worse is completely backwards...the standard for PG on here.

You are absolutely right...

[kennethgriffin]

duncan has 2 alpha rings

1 co lead in 2005

1 gasol ring in 2007

1 odom ring in 2014



and if he won next year


1 horry ring in 2016





enough overrating this guy please

[Spurs5Rings2014]

Kareem was a complete non-factor in his 6th ring, so I don't see how anyone can make any arguments against Duncan without being hypocritical and biased.

[TheBigVeto]

Doesn't change, just like it won't if he loses. His legacy is set.

This. He's in the next level after Jordan/Jabbar/Russell. Nothing will change that.

[thefatmiral]

Too me his legacy peaked out in 2013. When he was just a few minutes away from being 5 of 5 with another fmvp at 37 yo until the Manu meltdown. Also carrying an injured team to the playoffs last year while being the best player is amazing too. anyway the chips look good on record people who actually watch the game know what matters.

[greatest-ever]

Ok a few things:

1: He won't get a 6th ring.

2: He's in my top 5 regardless.

[!@#$%Vectors!@#]

Ok a few things:

1: He won't get a 6th ring.

2: He's in my top 5 regardless.

Spurs won't win dis year. go Dubs